The ISC unites government, industry, academia and private citizens to solve hard problems to make the world a better and safer place. We are a U.S. based non-profit organization serving as a global innovation leader. Our solutions are achieved through collaboration and challenges to bridge gaps between stakeholders and potential partners. We bring entrepreneurs and government agencies together, locating sponsors for innovators, and giving a voice and new opportunities to our members, one community at a time. The ISC leads from the front as subject matter experts in applying open innovation practices to address real world challenges.

Who We Are

LEADERSHIP

Ken SpeddenFounder, Executive Committee Leader

Ken is the founder, leader, and visionary for the ISC. About 5 years ago he envisioned a platform where innovators from government, academia and industry could come together and collaborate to create actionable solutions to some of the most difficult challenges facing our world today. Through grassroots efforts he has made his dream a reality, and the ISC is facilitating the process of finding solutions to make the world a better and safer place.

ADVISORS

Rick GordonAdvisory Board Member

Rick is working closely with the ISC Leadership to launch the Super Accelerator and Student Innovation Center. He has been instrumental in this initiative, bringing 15 years of experience providing organizations with strategic growth, and currently serving as Managing Partner of MACH37, a cybersecurity accelerator developed by CIT. The ISC’s Accelerator will be opening early 2017.

Silicon Valley Ecosystem
Kick-Off Party

Membership

The ISC seeks to expand our Members’ personal and corporate potential in technology and science. We are a Consortium of innovators, thought-leaders, artists, change agents, technologists, scientists, interns and individuals who are passionate about the art of the possible.